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South Korea recently announced a series of tax cuts aimed at revitalizing the domestic stock market and addressing the country’s declining birth rate, which is currently the lowest in the world. These proposed tax revisions are part of the broader “Corporate Value-up Programme” introduced earlier this year, and represent the first major overhaul to inheritance
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The ongoing household spending trends in Q2 2024, with a decline of 1.2% in April and 0.3% in May, paint a worrying picture for the economy. Weak consumer spending could potentially signal a reduction in demand-driven inflationary pressures. This could further contribute to a quarterly contraction, creating a challenging macroeconomic environment for rate hikes. The
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The U.S. Treasury yields experienced a slight dip recently, as investors closely monitor the economic outlook in anticipation of key data releases. Of particular interest are the upcoming second-quarter GDP figures and June’s personal consumption expenditures price index, which serves as the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge. These reports will provide valuable insights into potential
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The upcoming economic indicators, including the Jibun Bank Services PMI and Tokyo’s core inflation rate, are crucial factors that could influence the Bank of Japan’s policy decisions on July 31. A higher-than-expected PMI in the services sector could potentially signal a recovery and justify a rate hike to strengthen the Japanese Yen. Similarly, an increase
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China’s decision to cut short and long-term rates by 10 basis points came as a surprise to many analysts. The move was unexpected, especially considering that the People’s Bank of China had previously been guiding bond yields higher. Ben Bennett, Head of Investment Strategy for Asia at LGIM in Hong Kong, emphasized the timing of
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Netflix, Inc. reported a substantial increase in its second-quarter earnings, showcasing its dominant position in the streaming industry. The company exceeded expectations by reaching 277.65 million global paid memberships, marking a significant 16.5% year-over-year growth. Additionally, revenue surged by 17% to $9.56 billion, driven by a combination of membership expansion and a remarkable 34% increase
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